Jodie, as she was called was born to Floyd and Norma Fults on November 16, 1936 in Indianapolis where she grew up and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1954. She attended Indiana University. She worked for a period of time at State Auto, until she met who would be the love of her life Thomas (Tom) A. Roush who was working as a car salesman at Harry A Sharp Ford on the city's near south side at the time. They married on September 29, 1956 and would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year.
Jodie traveled extensively visiting many Countries and States, she always brought back a memento to the kids from everywhere she went. she loved swimming, gardening, a competitive game of cards, and spending summers in her beloved Bay View, Michigan cottage and at her winter home in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was involved in many bridge clubs as well as a bowling league back in the day.
Jodie was preceded in death by both her parents Floyd & Norma Fults and her brother Floyd (Sunny) Fults.
Jodie is survived by her husband Tom her sister Patricia (Patty), son Jeff ( Leslie Krake) daughters Kathy Rickman (Eric) and Susie Cole (Tracey) She was blessed with 9 grandchildren Tom Roush (Kelli), AJ Roush (Mallory), Nicole (Leo) Medeiros . Logan Rickman
(Shelby Adams), Spencer Rickman (Tarilyn Won),Alexa Rickman (Tom McKay), Aaron Cole (Holly), Abbey Pearson (Chris), Dylan Cole (Ashlee), and 12 Great-grandchildren, and her beloved doggie Gidget, who was her constant and faithful companion.
She was known as Grams to some and GG to others and she cherished every moment that she had with each and every one. From her sense of humor and her sassiness, you never had to wonder what she was thinking. Most of all she had a boundless love for her family and friends and she will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held at Crown Hill Mortuary on Tuesday August 23, 2022. Calling will be from 12p-1p with a memorial service for Jodie immediately afterwards.
There will be refreshments and food in the celebration hall after the memorial service where family and friends can share stories about Jodie.
We would like to thank Jodie’s caretaker Darcy Trombley for the tremendous care and love she has provided over these last couple years.
As an avid animal lover the family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hamilton County Humane Society.
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